Hampshire · England
BBQ Catering in Ovington
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Ovington? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers
Book a BBQ in Ovington
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Evening barbecues in Ovington need a little planning: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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How our BBQ catering works in Ovington
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Typical bookings include leaving and retirement parties and engagement and anniversary parties, with beef brisket, beef burgers and chicken skewers.
In a small place like Ovington, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A clear way in from where we park
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Common questions in Ovington
Is Ovington too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Ovington close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Ovington
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Ovington
Ovington is about 5 miles east of Hyde, in Hampshire. Ovington and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Within reach of Ovington are historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House (3.4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Perins School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
For events in SO24, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Itchen Stoke (1 mile north-west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles north-west), Temple Valley (2 miles south-west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west) and Easton (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (5 miles west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Ovington includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bush Inn (within half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Perfect for your event in Ovington
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Ovington. Popular choices:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fundraising barbecues
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards